Chapter 2298 New Conditions 4
"The consumption of war is huge, but at the same time, for countries that are not involved in the war, it is undoubtedly huge positive news. They can provide supplies and weapons to both sides of the war in exchange for a large amount of money. This is the development of the United States and Japan. The same is true for the United Kingdom in the future. I think everyone here should understand what I mean." Ruprecht said.
"Your Excellency means that we can exchange some funds by providing supplies or help to Americans?" Asquith said thoughtfully.
"Haha, keep pretending." Ruprecht said in his heart. Once war starts, it cannot be said that the British will not do business with the United States. However, overall, Americans have very little demand for British equipment! Even the demand for German equipment will not be much! Don't forget that the United States is the most powerful industrial country on this planet at present! Although the technical level may be somewhat different from that of Britain and Germany, it is generally enough! Americans try their best to use their own industries to provide arming the army.
As for other aspects, such as fuel, various metal raw materials, the United States does not lack at all. Theoretically, the United States can continue to maintain the previous normal trade while going to war with Japan. For the United States, this war is just a local war.
What is the deal between the Germans and the Americans? It is not a large number of arms transactions, but a deal revolving around experienced combat troops. What the Americans need is the brave and warlike German troops on the battlefield to fight against the Japanese, not just those weapons. This is what the Germans can give, and it is also the only one in the world that can provide such services!
The British Navy and Air Force has become yesterday's yellow flowers. Their equipment and experienced officers and soldiers have almost been killed or injured. The French are the same. Only Germany, as the victorious country, still has a large number of fleets and air force that can be mobilized! Of course, there is also the army, but the Crown Prince does not want a large number of German troops to be invested in the island battle in Southeast Asia.
"Your Excellency can try to contact the US government and see if they like the remaining rags that your country has fought in war." The words of Grand Duke Baden were full of sarcasm.
"If it weren't for selling it to the United States, then your country's idea would be terrible. I have never seen such a complex international relationship. I have to say, Your Highness Ruprecht, you have opened my eyes." Asquis said meaningfully after a moment of silence.
"I'm just stating a fact. That's all." Ruprecht said calmly.
"But even so, it is difficult for us to collect enough compensation. Moreover, the amount of equipment we can export now is very small, and most of the army armor is in the hands of your country." Asquith said.
"This is not a problem. When your country agrees to our other conditions, the dismissal of prisoners of war and the return of equipment will be carried out according to the plan. I need to remind you that whether Canada can continue to be in your territory is completely within your mind. When we have huge advantages, your country's resistance is meaningless, because we can choose to suspend negotiations at any time and then restart the war. The remaining military force of Britain is not worth mentioning. We can even use submarines to blockade and restore domestic production. The empire has been out of the state of war, but Britain cannot." Ruprecht said.
"I must remind you that although we have achieved a truce, it does not mean that we have achieved peace. Therefore, under the current special circumstances, we will still impose some restrictions on the import and export of the British Empire, such as the entry and exit of certain industrial raw materials, valuable materials and personnel. Only when we finally achieve peace will the blockade of the British islands by the German high seas fleet on the British islands end." said Grand Duke Baden.
"Does some non-armed personnel have to be restricted from entering and exiting? They are just civilians. We can completely allow your country to board the ship for inspection. They will not carry any weapons or military-related things." A pleading tone had appeared in Prime Minister Asquith's words.
"Prime Minister, sometimes, personnel are a weapon. I think you already know what you may face in the near future. We are also very clear. Your difficulty is the means to force you to surrender. In this regard, do you think we will make concessions without reaching a treaty?" Ruprecht said with a smile. Neither side pointed it out, as if he was fighting a puzzle!
"Your Highness, I have a premonition now." Grand Duke Baden turned his head and said to Ruprecht.
"Listen attentively." The crown prince said with a smile.
"Maybe there will be no problems in Canada in a short period of time, but there will be problems in Southeast Asia or South Asia. Sometimes, if we want the colonies that the British retained, they may not be able to save them." said the Grand Duke.
"It is entirely possible, I believe that time will verify everything. We now have plenty of time to wait and see whose guesses will be more accurate." Ruprecht stood up after he said: "We have already said a lot today. There is no room for modification of the basic terms mentioned in the talks. You can choose to accept or reject it. Anyway, we have more time. Of course, I also hope that you will not test our patience too much. If the Empire believes that Britain cannot provide us with enough compensation, then we don't mind doing things thoroughly. Because no matter what, we won, and we solved three strong opponents! And the current negotiations only determine whether we make more or less."
After saying that, the crown prince was the first to leave the venue. With the departure of German personnel, only stunned British representatives were left on the venue.
"Your Highness, can we achieve the expected results when we leave the British like this? After all, whether the Americans are taking action against Canada is just a guess, and from a neutral perspective, the probability of the Americans taking action is not high." After returning to their residence, Grand Duke Baden asked. Obviously, using Canada to threaten the UK is just a negotiation strategy. To be honest, the Germans are just doing some kind of induction.
"I don't know whether something will happen in Canada, but I can be sure that if time goes on for a long time, something will happen in the British colonies in South Asia and Southeast Asia!" Ruprecht said affirmatively.
"It may be difficult to surrender the British by relying on the strangeness and riots of the colonies. After all, the British are veterans in ruling the colonies." Grand Duke Baden said with a frown.
"Believe me, even if the turmoil in these places is just a flame, it will turn into a fire under the influence of some people." Ruprecht said with a smile.
Chapter completed!